Saxon HEQ5 Go To Equatorial mount

Extra heavy-duty Computerised "Go To" Equatorial mount

Specially designed to support larger telescopes

High-precision equatorial mount featuring
• Fully computerised
• "Go To" Automated control using the famous computerized SynScan system with 13,436 object database
• Extra silent stepper motors
• Sidereal, Lunar & Solar tracking rate capability
• One star, Two star & Three star alignment options
• Capacity 18 Kg
• Computer controlled 13,436 object database
• Engraved aluminum setting circles
• Latitude scale
• In-built illuminated polarscope for North & South Hemispheres
• Large R.A. and DEC. locking clamps
• Retractable counterweight shaft with removable counterweights
• Strong and robust stainless steel field tripod with high stability & adjustable height
• Dovetail connection accepts all Saxon/ Skywatcher/ Celestron/ Vixen & William Optics standard dovetails

Power supply: 12V DC 2Amp
Motor type and resolution: Microstep driven 1.8 stepper motors. Resolution: 0.144 arc sec (or 9,024,000 steps/rev.)
Slewing speeds: Guiding speed, 4x 8x, 32x, 64x, 800x
Guiding speeds: 1x, 0.75x, 0.5x, 0.25x
Gear ratio: 705
Tracking rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
Tracking Modes: RA tracking